Mohandas Pai criticizes India's corporate sector for widening wage disparity. Executive salaries have surged while fresher salaries stagnated at a mere 15% increase over 13 years. Pai calls for fairer compensation, especially for entry-level and contract workers, citing continued profitability despite automation.
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